Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone is a three-time Oscar winner known for his controversial and politically-charged films.

Director

September 15, 1946

Virgo

78

New York, New York

Oliver Stone, an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and director, is renowned for his politically-charged and gritty films. He has won three Oscars for his work on “Platoon,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” and “Midnight Express.” Some of his other notable films include “Wall Street,” “JFK,” “Natural Born Killers,” and “Snowden.” Stone has often sparked controversy with his technically ambitious and politically provocative projects. One of his most underrated films is “Talk Radio,” an adaptation of Eric Bogosian’s play. He also directed “Nixon,” a surprisingly empathetic exploration of complex figures in American history. Stone’s debut film, “Seizure,” showcased his ecstatic fever dream style, which is also evident in movies like “JFK” and “Nixon.” His most critically acclaimed film is “Platoon,” which offers a shrewd examination of war’s brutality and the duality of man.